Fresno, CA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Fresno
Under contract on a Fresno (pop. 1,008,654) property? Recording a memorandum of contract gives the public constructive notice of your equitable interest, so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it.
How it works in Fresno
Fresno supports electronic recording (via Simplifile), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly. It is lawful notice of a genuine, executed contract — not a lien and not a pressure tactic. When your deal closes or ends, Jurably records a prompt release to clear the record.
Need the recorder-office details, fees, and formatting for Fresno? See the Fresno recording reference.
Securing a contract in Fresno — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Fresno?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Fresno real-property records. It puts the public on notice of your equitable interest so the seller can’t cleanly sell to someone else. Jurably prepares, notarizes, and files it for you.
Does Fresno allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Fresno supports electronic recording (via Simplifile), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Fresno?
$14.00 base (plus $75 SB2 Building Homes and Jobs Act fee per transaction per parcel unless exempt) — confirm exact current amount on Fee Schedule page first / $3.00 per additional page (confirm on current fee schedule) add'l (+Fee schedule notes office does not accept copy requests by phone/fax/email; must be mailed or submitted online) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.